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Benton’s story
166 years in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 1860Benton is settled
- 2004MOMap-doton-Benton
BentonMO
A town of 826, settled in 1860. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
Population
826
+0.3% since 2010
Typical home
$202K
−1.7% in a year
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
45.9
years
Jobs based here
180
A commuter town
What makes Benton stand out
The 2 things Benton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
826 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Benton’s report card
Now in Benton
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Live in Benton? Is a C for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Benton’s Town Square.
Start a conversation
Weather
Forecast →84°
Clear
H 0° · L 67°
Local news
All →- Kelly Hawks Girls Volleyball (Benton, MO) Schedulesi.com · Sep 25
- Benton Neighbor Days returns with heat safety measuresKFVS12 · Sep 3
- Tetley and Naile win contested Scott County Republican racesStandard Democrat · Aug 4
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Benton. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Benton
Most working residents leave Benton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Cape Girardeau (24%), Sikeston (15%) and Scott City (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Benton1%
Cape Girardeau24%
Sikeston15%
Scott City4%
Jackson3%
15 mi
median commute distance
180
jobs based in Benton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Benton’s public schools outperform 27% of Missouri districts
The public schools Benton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 73% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Denis School Private | K–8 | 24 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesTornadoesInland flooding
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Benton home is worth about $202K
The typical Benton home is worth about $202,000, down 1.7% in a year, 25% below the Missouri typical home.
$202KZillow home value
Typical home value
Benton$202K
Missouri$268K
−1.7%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Benton has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–46°
Spring47–69°
Summer67–88°
Fall48–70°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 5
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Benton is
Benton beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Benton | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who get no exercise | 34.9% | 28.8% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 54.4% | 60.4% |
Saint Francis Medical Center
14 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Benton for work
Where Benton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
180jobs based in Benton
1%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Benton
City in Missouri, U.S.
Benton is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Missouri, United States. The population was 866 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1860
- Population
- 866
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 436 ft
- ZIP code
- 63736
- Area code
- 573
More about Benton
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